On January 1, 2025, the Illinois Equal Pay Act which, as further explained will require employers to disclose pay and benefit information on the job postings that are publicly published. This Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Within 14 days of the...
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Ensuring a Thorough and Up-to-Date Contractor’s Project File is Key to a Successful Mechanics Lien Claim
One of the most critical aspects of maintaining a successful mechanics lien claim is ensuring that your project file is thorough and current. The project file serves as a comprehensive record of all pertinent details surrounding the work performed, the parties...
CERTIFIED PAYROLLS NOW TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
On January 15, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 100-1177 which amended Illinois' Prevailing Wage Act (the "Act") in many ways. One noteworthy amendment to the Act is the requirement that the Illinois Department of Labor develop an online database for...
Non-Competition Agreements Cannot Be Enforced Agaisnt Low-Wage Employees
By Corey B. Stern, Esq., Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, enacted by the State of Illinois this year, a private company is prohibbited from enforcing a non-competition agreement against any employee who makes less than $13.00...
